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I have multiple clots in both lungs, along with pleural effusion. Should I apply for PIP?
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Trezi
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Hi, 3 months ago I suffered PE with multiple clots both lungs along with Pleural effusion. Since this time I can waken up with my breathing laboured this can go on for days and then out of the blue I waken and my breathing is good. The days it’s bad I cannot get washed and dressing is a struggle. On these days I don’t go out because I am also lightheaded. My question is: should I apply for PIP or would I definitely not qualify. Thanks for your help..
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Read through this and assess how many points you might score, then decide.
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system
The assessment is about how you are on the majority of days.
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Hi @Trezi sorry to read about your lungs, nothing worse then breathing difficulties. Are the Drs doing anything about your clots? I suffer with my lungs from birth, so can understand the difficulties you may have. Look at the link posted above about pip.
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Hi and welcome
Hope you have managed to look at the links
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